Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Mount Vernon, Washington


The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 23.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,141 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Washington is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Mount Vernon, WA
Compared to Boston, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.5% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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